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Martin County Public Health board ends meeting abruptly, leaves agenda unfinished
INEZ — The Martin County Public Health District board’s quarterly meeting on June 18 ended after 8 minutes and 45 seconds, leaving agenda items unfinished. Board member Ed Daniels left the meeting early to attend an Inez City special meeting, resulting in the lack of a quorum. Before Daniels departed, the board approved the district’s 2025 budget, a state Department for Local Government (DLG) report, and a solar panel installation project.
Martin County honors lifelong residents and business owners Danny and Doris Mooney
INEZ — In a heartfelt ceremony preceding the fiscal court meeting Thursday, Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Martin County Magistrates honored Danny and Doris Mooney, lifelong residents and business owners of Inez. Lafferty began by recounting the couple’s journey, noting that they met over 64 years ago in high...
Residents can donate blood July 1 in Inez
INEZ — Residents of Martin County have the opportunity to contribute to the summer blood supply by donating blood Monday, July 1. The Kentucky Blood Center’s mobile blood drive is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gymnasium at the Collier Center. All...
GED graduation ceremony unites Martin and Lawrence counties
INEZ — In a momentous gathering, adult education programs from Martin and Lawrence counties joined forces to celebrate the GED graduating class of 2024. The event, hosted June 19 at the Collier Center in Inez, marked the achievements of 44 graduates. The two counties worked together as a community...
Crum elected to serve as delegate to Republican National Convention
SOMERSET — Martin County resident and local attorney Jaryd H. Crum has been elected to serve as a delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Crum was elected May 18 at the Republican Party of Kentucky’s 2024 State Convention in Somerset. Crum, who also served...
Wayland, KY getting state money to make improvements to a nearly 90 year old building
WAYLAND, Ky (WCHS) — An eastern Kentucky community is making use of a building that is nearly ninety years old and is now getting state money to make more improvements. The Wayland gymnasium is getting $750,000 for a facility that officials believe will make it a regional attraction. The...
Creative aging programming supported at Southwestern IN libraries
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced that 36 libraries have received training and grant funding through Lifelong Arts Indiana, a program that promotes arts and creativity services for adults ages 65 and older. Two of those libraries are in the Tri-State. Officials say each library will receive up to $5,000 […]
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